S&P 500

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The S&P 500 is a stock market index that tracks the performance of 500 of the largest publicly traded companies in the United States. It is widely regarded as the best single gauge of large-cap U.S. equities and is commonly used as a benchmark for investment performance. The index is market-cap weighted, meaning larger companies have a greater influence on its value. Popular ETFs that track the S&P 500 include VOO, SPY, and IVV.

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